Little Rock, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72207
Pulaski County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,344
- 1,307/sq mi High-density area
- $96,343
- Median income Above-median income area
- $406,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Little Rock pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,307
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72207 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72207 (Little Rock, AR) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 243.4 in 2023 to 258.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72207 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, home to 10,344 residents across 7.9 square miles, a density of 1,307 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72207 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,343 (70% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $77,139. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 1.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $406,600 (179% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 68.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,028.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pulaski County, so 72207 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 72207
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little Rock, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72207.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
71 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72207, Little Rock, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,344
Population
7.9
Area (sq mi)
1,307
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72207?
40.0
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
3.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$96,343
Median Household Income
+70% vs state ZIP avg
$77,139
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
15.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72207 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Little Rock, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$96,343 Top 4% higher than 96% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,538housing units
5,538
Total Housing Units
4,965
Occupied Units
573
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$406,600
Median Home Value
+179% vs state ZIP avg
$1,028
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72207 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 192 |
| 2021 | +8.0% | 208 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 228 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 243 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 259 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 423 business establishments in ZIP 72207, employing approximately 3,415 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,811,000.
423
Businesses
3,415
Employees
$153.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 71 | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 64 | 15.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 14.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 16 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 0.9% |
| Information | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72207 vs 72205 →
ZIP 72207 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72204
Little Rock (72204)
32,505 residents
- 72209
Little Rock (72209)
32,376 residents
- 72205
Little Rock (72205)
23,000 residents
- 72118
North Little Rock (72118)
22,592 residents
- 72211
Little Rock (72211)
21,288 residents
- 72212 12,705
Little Rock (72212)
12,705 residents
- 72114 12,658
North Little Rock (72114)
12,658 residents
- 72227 11,462
Little Rock (72227)
11,462 residents
- 72207 10,344
Little Rock (72207)
10,344 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72207 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72207 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72201
Little Rock (72201)
$115,174 median income
- 72212
Little Rock (72212)
$114,140 median income
- 72207
Little Rock (72207)
$96,343 median income
- 72211
Little Rock (72211)
$83,134 median income
- 72227
Little Rock (72227)
$73,879 median income
- 72205
Little Rock (72205)
$68,415 median income
- 72202
Little Rock (72202)
$50,899 median income
- 72118
North Little Rock (72118)
$49,559 median income
- 72204 $40,882
Little Rock (72204)
$40,882 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72207 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72205 | Little Rock, AR | 23,000 | 1.6 mi |
| 72227 | Little Rock, AR | 11,462 | 1.7 mi |
| 72204 | Little Rock, AR | 32,505 | 3.9 mi |
| 72212 | Little Rock, AR | 12,705 | 4.0 mi |
| 72118 | North Little Rock, AR | 22,592 | 4.8 mi |
| 72201 | Little Rock, AR | 1,024 | 4.2 mi |
| 72211 | Little Rock, AR | 21,288 | 4.4 mi |
| 72114 | North Little Rock, AR | 12,658 | 5.0 mi |
| 72209 | Little Rock, AR | 32,376 | 6.7 mi |
| 72202 | Little Rock, AR | 9,978 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72207, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,344 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72207 in?
ZIP code 72207 (Little Rock) is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas. Pulaski County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pulaski-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72207?
ZIP code 72207 in Little Rock, AR has a population of 10,344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72207?
The median household income in ZIP 72207 is $96,343, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72207?
The median home value in ZIP 72207 is $406,600, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72207?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72207 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72207?
ZIP code 72207 has 423 business establishments employing approximately 3,415 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72207?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72207 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (71), Retail trade (64), Health care and social assistance (63). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72207?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72207 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72207?
In ZIP code 72207, 78.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72207?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72207 is 15.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72207?
In ZIP code 72207, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72207?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72207 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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